Tire pump recommendation
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Tire pump recommendation
I am looking to add a tire pump to my on board kit. I would like to get a small, effective hand pump that could mount to one of the bottle cage points on my frame. There are a bewildering number of choices, so input from everyone would be welcomed. I don't mind spending a little more for a good unit.
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I like my Topeak Road Morph - it has a stand and a hose so you don't wreck the valve stem. It mounts to the water bottle bosses. For sale everywhere
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I picked up a Topeak Mini Morph this year, scaled down version of the Road Morph, and has a short hose. With a hose this length I do have to be careful where I place the pump if my bike is not upright so I don't bend the valve stem. It's the only pump I have and has only been used on 3 tire replacements. Seems to work well on both threaded and non-threaded Presta's, but the jury is still out.
Best decision? Picked it up from REI so if it fails in any manner I think is unreasonable, I get to return it. REI is great for that, trouble is I rarely exercise the option.
Best decision? Picked it up from REI so if it fails in any manner I think is unreasonable, I get to return it. REI is great for that, trouble is I rarely exercise the option.
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I have two Topeak Road Morph with gauges. While they are decent pumps and I continue to carry one, I will not buy Topeak again.
Once you enter the re-build phase of ownership your pretty much outta luck. Communication with the single US parts supplier was extremely difficult. I took it to a well stocked auto parts store to find o-rings the same size. I also have lezyne...these are quality units, that is what I would buy now.
I am in love with my lezyne floor pump and would trade two road morph Gs for one of these:
https://www.lezyne.com/hand-pumps#panel-7
Once you enter the re-build phase of ownership your pretty much outta luck. Communication with the single US parts supplier was extremely difficult. I took it to a well stocked auto parts store to find o-rings the same size. I also have lezyne...these are quality units, that is what I would buy now.
I am in love with my lezyne floor pump and would trade two road morph Gs for one of these:
https://www.lezyne.com/hand-pumps#panel-7
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I have a Serfas BS1. It's ok in an emergency - barely. I do not recommend it. The Sefas description says you can pump up to 110 PSI wiith it. I can't get it above 45 PSI, and that is a major effort.
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Road bike or Mountain bike? Makes a difference -- if you have a road bike, you'll want to make sure to get a pump that can reach 100psi or better. Mountain bike specific pumps will usually move more air, but can't reach higher pressures.
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I am looking to add a tire pump to my on board kit. I would like to get a small, effective hand pump that could mount to one of the bottle cage points on my frame. There are a bewildering number of choices, so input from everyone would be welcomed. I don't mind spending a little more for a good unit.
J.
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I am in love with my lezyne floor pump and would trade two road morph Gs for one of these:
https://www.lezyne.com/hand-pumps#panel-7

https://www.lezyne.com/hand-pumps#panel-7

Seldom use it, but when I do, it is sooo nice!
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I have the Topeak Road Morph and the Lezyne Pressure Drive. Both are amazing, and the Lezyne fits in the seatbag (but comes with a water bottle mount). I got the Lezyne because I didn't want to have a frame mount as another thing to take off my bike when i lock it up.
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